Automation Technician
Company: Broetje Automation
Location: Charleston
Posted on: January 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Automation Technician
Position available in: Charleston, SC Job Type: Full time Positions
Available: 3 Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert & OEM
in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the
top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include: Germany,
USA, France, United Kingdom, China, and Japan. US locations
include: Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), and Seattle
(WA). Summary: This role will be responsible for maintaining highly
specialized, robotic-controlled, automated fastening machines that
help assemble aircraft at the Boeing South Carolina facility in
North Charleston, SC. Broetje is responsible for all maintenance of
this equipment as the equipment's OEM. Shift Schedule: 1st Shift:
6:00 AM - 2:30 PM 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM
- 6:00 AM $1.75 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift, 3rd
shift, and weekends Compensation/Benefits: Hourly Range:
$30.00-44.00/hr, plus overtime & shift differential 6% 401(k)
company match, no vesting period 100% paid healthcare coverage
(medical, dental, vision) Disability plan & group life insurance
program 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 13 paid holidays,
including 3 floating holidays Tuition reimbursement program, up to
$10,000/yr International travel opportunities (Germany) Education &
Experience: High school or equivalent AND Technical Certificate or
Associates/BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls/Industrial
Engineering or Mechatronics 3 years of experience within the
industrial automation industry or equivalent experience machine
tool maintenance experience 3 years of experience with Siemens Step
7 PLC troubleshooting & Siemens 840D series CNC troubleshooting
experience (ideal candidate will have PLC programming experience)
NEC Certification Qualifications: Strong fundamental understanding
of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems,
electro-mechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system
integration Extensive experience in IEC61131 (PLC programming
languages) CNC troubleshooting experience Thorough knowledge of NC
Controllers: Siemens 840D or WINCC Experienced in troubleshooting
electrical control panels Strong communication skills & ability to
interact with teams, clients, and vendors Confidence when
communicating with customers from management to maintenance
technicians Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problems
Experience using precision measurement equipment (i.e. Dial
indicators, calipers, etc.) Willing to work evenings, weekends, and
overtime. Job Responsibilities: Provide electrical and controls
engineering expertise in support of new equipment & system
introductions Internal subject matter expert in control systems
(Siemens PLC, HMI, Motion Control Systems), system integration,
sensors, & electromechanical devices Apply knowledge of
electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics,
hydraulics, and programming Travel to customer sites for machine
commissioning and troubleshooting support Maintain logs & written
records of duties performed Visit:
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